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We Have The Power To Raise Over $400K For Karen George

In my short time as an Active Rainer, I have read nothing but good things about Karen George. She is a person that gave one of the most important assets that she has - [HER TIME] - to helping other Active Rainers achieve success. I have started going back and reading her old blogs and trying to implement whatever I can, as fast as I can.

George Tallabas has just written a great blog in tribute to Karen. If you haven't read it yet, please do so by following this link My 300th Post - Let It Rain For Karen George. George is going to be donating money based on new sign-ups. Kudos to George!

Many of the things that Karen George taught George Tallabas are now being passed on to me. George has been extremely helpful to me in my first week or so as an Active Rainer. I can't thank him enough for his guidance in helping me to get my profile to be the most effective tool that it can be.

I believe that one good turn deserves another. One of my favorite movies of all time is Pay It Forward. If you haven't yet seen the movie, I highly recommend that you do. It's about thanking people for good deeds by doing them yourself. Karen gave to George and George gave to me. I would like to Pay It Forward and go full circle by giving back to Karen.

We have over 42,000 Active Rainers currently and the number is growing by the day. I propose that we use the power of many to help out one very important person to this community. If each of us sends just $10 to Karen George, we could raise over $400,000 to help her in her time of need. Think about all of the things that we buy everyday that we could do without to make this contribution (lottery tickets, cups of coffee, lunch in a fast food restaurant). My check is going out this week, and I hope that yours will to.

Let's show the world the power of Active Rain by sending those $10 checks to:

Karen George

C/O Calie Waterhouse

1900 W. Chandler Blvd. #15-282

Chandler, AZ 85224

Individually we can help a little. As a group we can make a huge difference! Please read the blog from Calie Waterhouse by following this link Contributions For Karen George.

George and Calie have put their commitment in writing and I have too. I'm sure that others have done so as well. If you are planning on contributing, please put it in writing on your own blog or by commenting on this one. Thank you Rainers!

Posted by Adam Waldman - Long Island REALTOR® on 08/12/2007 01:54 PM

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58 Comments on We Have The Power To Raise Over $400K For Karen George

AUG

2007

i'm in, cause Karen is cool 8^)

Thanks Nick!

I think this is a great idea!

Wow - just shows the power of a small action by many - I'm in!!

Thank you Stephanie. Please help spread the word by recommending this post, linking to it and/or writing your own post. Thanks again for helping to make this happen.

Thank you Cyndee. I'm hoping that the power of our small action will create big results for Karen and her family. Please help spread the word by recommending this post, linking to it and/or writing your own post. Thanks again for helping to make this happen.

Adam - Thank you my friend. I have enjoyed helping many here on Active Rain and I hope I can help many, many more just like Karen did. I hope everyone responds to your call and I hope we can do a lot to help a wonderful woman.

Adam, count me in !! I'm flagging for a feature so more people will read this.

George - It is my pleasure to do whatever I can. Even though I have no direct connection to Karen, I feel as though I know her through your posts and many other admirers. The more that we can all do to spread the word the better. If you'd like to link to my post in one of your blogs, I think that it can only help the cause. Missy is going to flag it for a feature, and I did as well with an explanation to the powers that be that the Active Rain community can truly make a difference if we set our minds to it. I think it's great what you're doing, and I hope that my message helps. If you ever speak to Karen (by e-mail) please let her know that there are people out there that don't even know her that care very much and want to help.

Missy - Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it. I've requested that this post be flagged as well because I think that together, the Active Rain community really can make a difference. I appreciate you flagging it as well. With people like you and George on board, hopefully we can get the word out to as many members as possible. This whole community is based upon helping each other, and I can't think of a more important cause that Rainers are facing right now. Thank you again for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

WOW, Adam. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. While what Karen is going through is very difficult and very challenging, the love, support and prayers that the A/R community has generously poured onto to her and her family is nothing less than miraculous. When another blogger commented if each person on A/R would donate just $1, that would provide Karen just over $40,000 towards her medical bills. But, honestly, Adam - what's $10 to us? One lunch? One movie ticket? Two games of bowling?

BTW - Adam, would you please leave a comment on the Contributions blog (mentioned above) and leave a link your (very well written) blog? Together ... we are definitely accomplishing more!

I'm in.

Chris - Thank you for supporting this cause. Please help spread the word by recommending this post, linking to it and/or writing your own post. Thanks again for helping to make this happen.

Calie - It is truly my pleasure to help get this going. The Active Rain community has been so welcoming, and so helpful, that I'm happy to give back in any way that I can. I will post a reply on your message with a link to this post as you requested. If you haven't already done so, can you please flag this post and/or recommend it by ranking it. This cause deserves to be featured. I will keep at this as much as possible, following up with everyone as the messages come in. I'll speak to you soon.

Well in the short time you've been here.... I have to say you're making a huge impact. You are inspiring, true... and passionate. I truly enjoy reading your blogs ... from that first comment you left me....

I hope we can raise some money here.... its a good cause and I am in as I already mentioned in Georges post.

You're on a roll...................... keep em coming

Did i mention that Pay it Forward is one of my all time favorite movies.... what a great story... anyone who hasn't seen it .... must. One person can make a difference..

Thanks Desiree - You are one of my favorites as well. I really hope that we can meet face-to-face when I come to NJ. I hope that we can do some great things together. This really is such an important cause. I hope that Rainers get behind this. We all do so much to help each other, and truthfully the donation amount requested is about what a fraction of our time is worth if you break it down into our hourly wage. If you haven't already done so, can you please flag this post and/or recommend it by ranking it. I'm hoping that the powers that be at Active Rain have the same compassion that we all have and feature this so that we can increase our strength in numbers. As far as Pay It Forward is concerned, everyone should absolutely see the movie. It's virtually impossible to come out of it without feeling totally inspired. I think that I'm going to rent it again. It's been a while since I've seen it. Thanks again for your continued support. I really do appreciate it. I'll speak to you soon.

AUG

2007

Count me in!

Dawn - Thank you for supporting this cause. Please help spread the word by recommending this post, linking to it and/or writing your own post. Thanks again for helping to make this happen.

AUG

2007

Adam, this is a great idea. I sent $ directly to Karen through her breast cancer blog site (after reading about her experience...who wouldn't?). Thanks for helping spread the word.

Thanks Kelly. I thought that you might have done something on your own, but I wanted to make you aware of the blog just in case.

Bump to the top! I sent a Visa gift card a few days ago in response to Calie's post and I'm so happy to see this gaining momentum. In my very short time here on AR, I have learned so much and a lot of what I learned came from reading through Karen's posts. She is such a generous, marvelous person - her personality just shines through in every word she writes. I, for one, am happy to have a small way to repay her for all of her unselfish support and dedication to the AR community.

Thanks for doing this!

SUSAN: Thank you for your support, and for already contributing to the cause. If you could help spread the word about this blog, I would really appreciate it. Others have recommended this post as a feature, and I've requested one as well. If you haven't already, could you please flag this for a feature so that it gets the exposure that it deserves. Thanks again for your help.

Hello Adam, please count me in. When I first joined Active Rain, it was Karen George and George Tallabas that paid it forward to me.

I have not watched this movie. It will be on my list.

I am in on the donation. What an awesome power. We all "loose" $10 here and there everyday with a cup of coffee, a toy our children dont need, a t-shirt we could live without. This is such an awesome idea. Thanks for suggesting it!

DIANNE: Thank you for your support. There are such good people on Active Rain. It has been one of the most positive experiences that I've had in a long time. If you haven't already, could you please flag this for a feature so that it gets the exposure that it deserves? Thanks again for your help.

LOREENA: You made such excellent points about the way that we spend money. This $10 will go so much further than a lunch or some coffee if we all bind together. Please write back to me after you've seen Pay It Forward, and let me know your thoughts. If you haven't already, could you please flag this for a feature so that it gets the exposure that it deserves? Thanks again for your help.

AUG

2007

Adam ~ I, too like the movie...except the end is so sad! Anyway, well done and great idea. Every step we take away from ourselves and towards another in need is a step in the right direction! May you be showered with blessings as you continue to go about this project with Calie. I will be participating in both my idea and in yours! Good night (or morning for you!)

Sarah Eubanks

SARAH: I try not to think about the ending when thinking about the movie, so that I can keep the inspiration with me for the "good parts." Are you a Hallmark writer in your spare time? I love the quote "Every step we take away from ourselves and towards another in need is a step in the right direction!" Thank you for your support, both personally and for Karen George. It is greatly appreciated.

Adam ~ No, I do not think I write for Hallmark, and I know I truly have zero spare time. This is why the bulk of my blogs are written so late at night! :-) As for the quote, I just made it up as I wrote it. And, on only two hours of sleep the night before! You are very welcome, and may I assure you that my support will be here whenever you or anyone needs it. Have a terrific day, and we'll talk again soon...

SARAH: I believe that your sleepless quote would look great on one of those inspirational signs that are used to decorate a home or office. Sometimes my best stuff comes from just letting it flow also. I appreciate your support and would be more than happy to return the favor anytime. I look forward to reading more of your blogs. Thanks Sarah.

AUG

2007

Honestly, Adam, you are a very kind soul. It is now almost 4 o'clock am on the following day, and I think I must go and get some rest. Peace be with you throughout your day today...

SARAH: Get some rest. We all need it. Thank you for everything.

AUG

2007

Brilliant idea Adam! There is so much love and concern in AR, Karen has been such a presence here and is in my prayers. One small thing can make a big difference. My check is in the mail tomorrow.

AUG

2007

DEBBIE: Thank you for your support. I hope that we can make a difference to the person that has made a difference for so many of us on Active Rain, either directly or indirectly.

AUG

2007

I bookmarked this when you wrote it and just came back for her address. I have a check going out to her today. Dare the rest of you to do it, too!

(And if you just can't get enough of giving, Bob and Cyndi Sloop could use a little help as well. I'm just saying.)

SARAH: Thanks for brining this back up. Karen returned yesterday and posted a great blog today.

Isn't it amazing that your post, George's post and mine seem to have taken on lives of their own? It speaks volumes to me about the heart and soul of my fellow Active Rainers.

Thank you to everyone who has sent a card to Karen. If you included your name on the return address, I sent you an email when the card arrived. If you didn't include your name, then my apologies - there's no way for me to know who you are. If you want to email me to make sure it arrived safely, I'll be glad to check.

Thank you so much, Adam! I'm sure your generosity will come back to you ten fold!

CALIE: Out of all of the blogs that I've done, this is the one that I hope keeps on resurfacing the most because it will continue to be relevant for the foreseeable future. I hope that Karen's spirits are lifted by the support because that is the most important part of all of this. Her most recent blogs were terrific, and I'm looking forward to reading more of her new stuff. She certainly is a trooper and should be an inspiration to us all! Thanks for all of your help with this, Calie. I'll speak to you soon.

SEP

2007

I do not know how I missed all of these blogs! I'm in! My check will be in the mail tomorrow!

Hi, Adam! I've been meaning to write--I'll have a check tomorrow sent to Calie. Thank you for what you're doing--the same goes to Calie, George, Paula Henry, and others who have blogged about this. Karen is a special lady and many of us are pulling for her and her family. Thanks again!

SEP

2007

KIM: Most blogs have a fairly short shelf-life, however the Karen George blogs seem to keep resurfacing, which is great. Thanks for supporting a fellow Rainer, Kim.

YOLANDA: Thanks for stopping by and for your support. I hope that we can make a difference together.

SEP

2007

My husband and I made a donation yesterday and we urge every single ActiveRainer to PLEASE consider helping her and her husband with just a few dollars if you can. Even the cost of your daily latte will make an enormous difference!

Here is an easy way to donate if you are outside of Arizona -Jay Thompson has a click to pay button on his website here:

http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/putting-it-in-perspective/462

You can pay by credit card or PayPal and it takes only a few moments.

Thanks ADAM for keeping this going!!

Adam - I used the paypal link last night - it was so quick and easy - thanks for championing the cause. I'm with you - we should be able to really help Karen and her husband.

JENNIFER: Thank you for keeping this going and making the donations even easier to make. I'm happy to see this blog resurfacing since Karen started posting some blogs.

CYNDEE: Thank you for being making a contribution and helping to keep this campaign going. Hopefully, more will follow.

Adam - Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to contribute.

JOHN: Thank you for being a part of this very worthy cause.

SEP

2007

Adam, Loved the movie. This is a wonderful idea! I do not know Karen since I'm relatively new but I'm in. Let's all keep her and her loved ones in our prayers, too.

As I read this I kept getting the chills! My check will be in the mail Monday! Thanks for starting this!

ANDREW: I have never had any contact with Karen with the exception of hearing others speak so highly of her, and reading some of her blogs. I loved the movie also, and I'm planning on watching it again soon. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

SANDY: Thank you for being a part of this, and for keeping this blog resurfacing. I really appreciate it.

You are welcome. I also did a short blog too! The more we get it out there the more people will help.

SEP

2007

SANDY: That's a great idea. I think that each blog helps bring the older ones back up to the top as people start inquiring about how to help.

SEP

2007

Hi Adam - I'm in! I'll get mine out tomorrow morning to the address you have in your post.

Thanks for this post - $10.00 from each of us will really add up quickly!

Ann

ANN: Thank you for your contribution. I'm happy to see that this blog continues to resurface so that others may support this cause.

OCT

2007

I'll be sending out my check tomorrow. Karen is an awesome woman.

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